Changes Tupac Analysis

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Regardless of situation, life is always going to be full of changes. The song “Changes” by Tupac is about how he wants to see a change in his, and other’s life. The song talks about racism, and how he feels like he should be able to get a nice job even if he’s black. Tupac also mentions that the people of America are evil, in lots of ways. Tupac Shakur conveys feeling that nobody can question. He has a really deep feeling for the subject he is discussing. For example, he says, “We gotta start makin’ changes.” He says this in a very serious way. While he is rapping he goes on with saying that he wants to be able to have the opportunity to get a good job even if he’s colored. He signifies this by saying, “I’m tired of being poor and even worse

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